Review: Jason Goes to Hell Ltd Ed 4K UHD
4K UHD Blu-ray: Jason Goes to Hell (1993)
Jason Goes to Hell – The Final Friday, to many, is not Friday 13th part 9. It’s seen as a misfire. A total insult to the franchise, that limped to a halt with the weak ‘Jason Takes Manhattan’ in 1989
For my money, Jason Goes to Hell was exactly what was needed after New Line obtained distribution from paramount. Into the 90s, horror was struggling big time with most titles going straight to home video. No money was being made. Enter film maker Adam Marcus and red hot SFX crew KNB armed with a story so ‘out there’ and BUCKETS of gore, that any horror fan (apart from the purists) would find this film hard to resist. If you’ve never seen it before, I highly recommend giving it a try.
It’s basically Jason meets Evil Dead via The Hidden. I know, sound wild and it is. Everyone involved knew they were serving up something different, almost winking at the audience at times with it. It’s a riot.
Arrow have resurrected this massively underrated splatter fest in glorious, fully uncut, 4K. You’ve NEVER seen or heard it like this before.
The new HDR transfer keeps the dark cinematography looking great while the soundtrack is just as beautiful and bombastic.
The extra features included are nothing short of outstanding. From the directors enthusiastic and revealing commentary and behind the scenes interview to a new interview with KNB on the excellent SFX, along with Several interviews with key players from infront and behind the camera. An essential package for fans and newcomers.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of both the Theatrical Cut and the Unrated Cut
- Original lossless stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 surround audio on both cuts
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by JA Kerswell and original production notes
DISC ONE – THEATRICAL CUT
- Introduction to the film by director Adam Marcus
- Faces of Death, a brand new interview with special make-up effects creator Robert Kurtzman
- Undercover Angel, a brand new interview with actor Julie Michaels
- Mixing it Up, a brand new interview with composer Harry Manfredini
- The Gates of Hell, an archival interview with director Adam Marcus
- Jason vs. Terminator, director Adam Marcus on growing up with the Cunninghams
- Über-Jason, an archival interview with Kane Hodder on playing Jason
- Additional TV footage, with optional commentary by director Adam Marcus
- Theatrical trailer and TV spots
- Stills, behind-the-scenes and poster galleries
DISC TWO – UNRATED CUT
- Brand new audio commentary with film historians Michael Felsher and Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton
- Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and author Peter Bracke
- Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and screenwriter Dean Lorey
Available to buy now from Arrow Video.
Review by Ramrod from discs kindly supplied by Arrow Video via Fetch Publicity.
